Sri Lanka have announced a 19-member squad for the second Test match against Bangladesh, scheduled to take place from July 25 to 29 at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo. The selection committee has made two changes to the squad that played the first Test match, which ended in a draw.
Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews has retired from Test cricket. He last played in the format during the recently concluded first Test against Bangladesh in Galle, which ended in a draw on June 21. Notably, the visitors dominated most of the series opener, but rain interruptions denied them a victory.
"The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has named the below 19-member squad for the second test match," the official statement read.
Sri Lanka have added left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage and pacer Vishwa Fernando to their squad for the second Test against Bangladesh.
Wellalage, who made his Test debut against Pakistan, is being given another chance despite going wicketless in his first outing. The selectors continue to show faith in his potential.
Vishwa Fernando, with 27 Tests and 79 wickets to his name, brings valuable experience to the squad. The conditions in Colombo are expected to favour seam bowling early in the match.
Sri Lanka Squad For 2nd Test vs Bangladesh
"Milan Rathnayake will not take part in the 2nd Test Match, as he has suffered a left side strain while bowling during the 1st Test," the statement added.
Pathum Nissanka, Oshada Fernando, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya De Silva (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Sonal Dinusha, Dunith Wellalage, Pavan Rathnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Tharindu Ratnayake, Akila Dananjaya, Asitha Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Vishwa Fernando, Isitha Wijesundara
Following the conclusion of the second Test, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will shift focus to white-ball cricket. A three-match ODI series is scheduled for July 2, 5, and 8. The tour will then wrap up with three T20Is, set to be played on July 10, 13, and 16.
What Happened in the First Test Between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh?
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka kicked off their World Test Championship 2025-27 campaign with a draw. Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim smashed centuries in the first innings. Shanto scored 148, while Rahim added 163. Litton Das contributed 90 as Bangladesh posted a massive total of 495.
Sri Lanka responded with a solid batting display. Pathum Nissanka was the leading run-scorer with 187, while Dinesh Chandimal (54) and Kamindu Mendis (87) chipped in with crucial runs. The hosts ended their innings narrowly behind at 485.
Shanto scored a second century, becoming just the 18th Test captain to register hundreds in both innings of a match. Shadman Islam added 76, and the visitors declared at 285/6. Sri Lanka’s top order collapsed to 48/4. However, the game ended in a draw.
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